Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Approach

By Neeraj Pant

Objective of this presentationBy the end of the presentation, you will

understand the Max Weber’s approach to management.

You will know the pros and cons of Bureaucratic approach.

You will be able to relate Scientific Theory with Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Approach.

Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Approach

Karl Emil Maximilian "Max" WeberGerman Socialogist, Philospher and Political Economist.

 

Characters of BureaucracyThere is a high degree of Division of Labour and

Specialisation.

There is a well defined Hierarchy of Authority.

There are Formal and Impersonal relations among the member of the organisation.

Characters of Bureaucracy

Interpersonal relations are based on positions and not on personalities.

There are well defined Rules and Regulations. Rules cover all the duties and rights of the employees. These rules must be strictly followed.

Characters of BureaucracyThere are well defined Methods for all types of work.

Selection and Promotion is based on Technical qualifications.

Only Bureaucratic or legal power is given importance.

Bureaucratic Approach

Three Authorities

Legal Authori

ty

Traditional

Authority

Charismatic

Authority

Drawbacks of Bureaucracy TheoryInflexible Rules and Regulations.

No importance to informal group.

Red Tapism. More Paper work.

Difficulty in co-ordination and communication.

Unnecessary delay in decision making.

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